Front Hood Lock Assembly: Removal

1. Open the front hood.
2. Remove the bumper face - front. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Bumper.>
3. Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the energy absorber plate - front.
   Fig 1: Locating Front Energy Absorber Plate Bolts And Clips

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4. Remove the clips, and remove the cover UPR - front.
   Fig 2: Removing Front Cover UPR Clips

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5. Remove the lock assembly - front hood.
   1. Remove the bolt and clip.
      Fig 3: Locating Front Hood Lock Assembly Bolt And Clip

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   2. Disconnect the release cable, and detach the lock assembly - front hood.

Fig 4: Detaching Front Hood Lock Assembly

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NOTE: When disconnecting the release cable, refer to "FRONT HOOD OPENER" of "Remote Openers". <Ref. to FRONT HOOD OPENER , REMOVAL, Remote Openers.>